Security is not one uniform job. SPS Security operates across different environments and service types. The role that suits you will depend on your experience, strengths, licence status and working preferences.
Security Officer
Help protect people, property and premises while providing a professional and reassuring SPS Security presence.
What you could be doing
- Carrying out regular patrols of the site
- Monitoring entrances, exits and access-controlled areas
- Helping visitors, employees and members of the public
- Identifying and reporting security or safety concerns
- Responding appropriately to incidents
- Completing accurate incident and shift reports
- Working with the client team and other SPS colleagues
This role could suit you if you…
- Enjoy working with people
- Are observant and pay attention to detail
- Can remain calm when situations change
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Are dependable and comfortable taking responsibility
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. Good communication skills. Ability to work the relevant shift pattern. Additional requirements may apply depending on the client and site.
Retail & Shopping Centre Security
Work in busy public-facing environments where security, customer service and creating a safe, welcoming experience go hand in hand.
What you could be doing
- Providing a visible and approachable security presence
- Supporting shoppers, visitors, retailers and centre teams
- Patrolling public and back-of-house areas
- Responding to incidents, concerns and emergencies
- Helping manage challenging or antisocial behaviour
- Supporting loss-prevention and site procedures
- Working alongside centre management and other stakeholders
This role could suit you if you…
- Enjoy a busy, people-focused environment
- Have strong communication and customer-service skills
- Can deal professionally with challenging situations
- Are confident making decisions
- Enjoy being part of a wider operational team
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. Strong communication and customer-service skills. Site-specific training and requirements may apply.
Corporate & Reception Security
Combine professional security with front-of-house service in offices, corporate buildings and other professional environments.
What you could be doing
- Welcoming employees, contractors and visitors
- Managing access and visitor procedures
- Monitoring entrances and reception areas
- Carrying out security and building checks
- Responding to alarms or incidents
- Supporting client procedures and building management
- Maintaining accurate records and professional standards
This role could suit you if you…
- Have strong interpersonal skills
- Take pride in professional presentation
- Enjoy helping people
- Are organised and attentive
- Can balance customer service with security responsibilities
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. Strong communication and customer-service skills. Good standards of presentation and professionalism. Client-specific requirements may apply.
Construction-Site Security
Help protect construction sites, equipment and controlled areas in environments where vigilance and adherence to procedures are particularly important.
What you could be doing
- Controlling access to the site
- Checking authorised personnel, contractors and vehicles
- Carrying out scheduled patrols
- Monitoring vulnerable areas and site perimeters
- Reporting suspicious activity or security concerns
- Following site safety and security procedures
- Maintaining accurate logs and incident reports
This role could suit you if you…
- Are comfortable working independently
- Are vigilant and methodical
- Can follow procedures consistently
- Are comfortable working in active construction environments
- Take responsibility for maintaining site security
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. Ability to work the relevant shift pattern. Site-specific health, safety or access requirements may also apply.
Mobile Patrol Officer
Help protect multiple SPS Security client locations during a shift, providing a responsive and professional mobile security presence.
What you could be doing
- Carrying out scheduled patrols of client premises
- Checking buildings, gates, perimeters and vulnerable areas
- Responding to incidents or requests for attendance
- Completing digital patrol and incident reports
- Travelling between assigned client locations
- Reporting unusual activity or security concerns
- Communicating with the SPS control room and operational team
This role could suit you if you…
- Like working independently
- Are comfortable driving and working across different locations
- Can remain calm and make sensible decisions
- Communicate clearly
- Are reliable, observant and organised
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. A full UK driving licence may be required for mobile roles. Availability for the relevant shift pattern. Site-specific requirements may apply.
Keyholding & Alarm Response
Respond to alarms and security incidents at client premises, helping assess situations and take the appropriate next action.
What you could be doing
- Responding to alarm activations
- Attending client premises when required
- Carrying out external and internal security checks where authorised
- Assessing and reporting the situation
- Following escalation and client response procedures
- Liaising with the SPS control room
- Completing accurate attendance and incident records
This role could suit you if you…
- Can work calmly without constant supervision
- Make considered decisions under pressure
- Are dependable and responsive
- Are comfortable driving between locations
- Can follow procedures while adapting to different situations
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. A full UK driving licence may be required. Availability for the relevant response/shift arrangements. Additional site or client requirements may apply.
CCTV & Control-Room Operations
Use technology, observation and communication skills to help monitor sites, identify potential issues and coordinate an effective security response.
What you could be doing
- Monitoring CCTV systems and security information
- Identifying unusual activity or potential incidents
- Communicating with officers and operational teams
- Following escalation and response procedures
- Maintaining accurate control-room logs
- Supporting incident coordination
- Handling security information professionally
This role could suit you if you…
- Have strong concentration and observation skills
- Are comfortable using technology
- Communicate clearly by telephone and radio
- Can process information and make decisions calmly
- Are methodical and accurate
Typical requirements
The appropriate SIA CCTV licence may be required depending on the role. Good IT and communication skills. Site-specific systems training and other requirements may apply.
Security Supervisor & Site Management
Take greater responsibility for people, standards and day-to-day security operations while supporting both SPS colleagues and the client.
What you could be doing
- Supporting and supervising security colleagues
- Coordinating daily site security activity
- Helping manage rotas, briefings and handovers
- Monitoring service standards and procedures
- Supporting incident management and escalation
- Liaising with clients and other site stakeholders
- Coaching colleagues and supporting their development
This role could suit you if you…
- Enjoy leading and supporting others
- Communicate confidently
- Are organised and able to prioritise
- Take ownership of service standards
- Want to develop your security career into leadership
Typical requirements
Appropriate SIA licence where required. Relevant security experience will normally be beneficial. Leadership, communication and organisational skills are important. Exact requirements depend on the position.
Technical Security Roles
Work with security technology and systems that help SPS and its clients protect people, property and premises.
What you could be doing
Role responsibilities will depend on the technical position but could include:
- Supporting security technology and systems
- Working with CCTV, access-control or related solutions
- Supporting installation, maintenance or system operation
- Diagnosing technical issues
- Working with operational and client teams
- Maintaining accurate technical records
- Helping ensure systems operate effectively
This role could suit you if you…
- Have an interest in technology
- Enjoy practical problem solving
- Are methodical and detail-focused
- Enjoy learning new systems
- Want to combine technical skills with the security industry
Typical requirements
Requirements vary significantly by technical role and may include relevant experience, technical qualifications, licences, driving requirements or manufacturer/system training. Always refer to the individual vacancy for confirmed requirements.
Operational & Support Roles
Support the teams behind SPS Security’s frontline services through operational, management, administrative and other specialist roles.
What you could be doing
Responsibilities vary by position and could include:
- Supporting frontline security operations
- Coordinating people, sites or schedules
- Working with clients and SPS operational teams
- Supporting compliance, reporting or administration
- Helping recruit, onboard or support colleagues
- Analysing operational information
- Supporting continuous service improvement
This role could suit you if you…
- Enjoy working as part of a wider team
- Are organised and dependable
- Have strong communication skills
- Enjoy solving problems
- Want to build a career within the wider security industry
Typical requirements
Requirements depend entirely on the position. Some support roles will not require an SIA licence. Candidates should always refer to the individual vacancy for confirmed qualifications, experience and requirements.
